Friday, October 21

Powell

The Sonics have said goodbye to 6'6" rookie forward Roger Powell. Powell really never entered into any of the discussions of guys who might make the roster. Those discussions have focused instead on the Cleaves-Brunson-Scales triumverate, or, as I like to call them "CleScaBrun" (give it a try, it just rolls of the tongue).

With 4 pre-season games left (including tonight in Phoenix), the situation will have to be cleared up within a week. Noel Felix will most likely be given his papers sometime soon, but at least one of the CleScaBrun will have to go as well, and Weiss and Co. are certainly playing it close to the vest.

Petro starts and immediately gets 9 points and 5 boards with pretty solid defense. Geez this guy is just flat out better than Swift and its starting to look like this kid might be the favorite to start even.

Petro looks like a really good pick. Swift looks like he's 7 feet tall. Petro has athleticism, which you can't teach. If the Celtics really are interested in Swift as so many say they are, then I would consider trading him. Tony Allen anyone? We love those Desmond Mason clones don't we? Especially those that get arrested for aggravated battery.

Don't count Felix out. He is aggressive and very athletic. with some of the ability he has shown, and with contracts ending this year, I think that he can be a one-for-two kind of guy in the near future.